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FY25 Rabbi Stern - A History Of Hatred - Melton

A History of Hatred: The Ever-Present Threat of Antisemitism 
Jewish Journeys
 Antisemitism has been described as a virus that mutates. In each historical period, hatred of Jews takes on a different form or focus, often as a reaction to the prevailing ideology of the time – be it religious, racist, or political. 
In the aftermath of the October 7 massacre and the ongoing war in Gaza, antisemitism is, once again, reaching levels not seen since the Holocaust. Therefore, it is crucial for learners to understand the historical processes that have given rise to today's antisemitism. This understanding will help them comprehend the underlying forces and the recurring tropes used to depict Jews and the Jewish State over time. 
In this six-part course, learners will explore pivotal periods, such as the interactions between Jews and early Christianity and Islam, medieval manifestations in Christian Europe, the rise of racially motivated antisemitism leading to the Holocaust, the influence of communism and Islamism on perceptions of Jews, and the contemporary landscape of antisemitism, encompassing both extreme right-wing and left-wing ideologies. 
Join us to deepen your understanding of the development of antisemitism since ancient times. 

Lesson 1 Confrontation with Early Christianity
Lesson 2 Confrontation with Early Islam
Lesson 3 Medieval Antisemitism
Lesson 4 The Holocaust
Lesson 5 The Challenge of Communism and Islamism
Lesson 6 The New Antisemitism
 

Welcome to  our hybrid (in person & zoom)  learning opportunity with the Wise Lifelong Learning Community!
Fee $50

Class dates are Tuesday evenings 7-8:30 p.m.

May 13, 20, 27

June 10, 17, 24

Melton International provides an electronic version of the course materials. If you would like a printed textbook, you can order one for $40.

Your tax-deductible contribution will help to provide scholarships and subsidize the program for others in need of financial assistance.

Mon, April 14 2025 16 Nisan 5785